My favorite spot for Caribbean food in DC. Overall DC's Caribbean food is subpar honestly but this place has great jerk chicken. Mac n cheese is good. But listen to me, the way that oxtail gravy hits the palate with the rice... you won't regret it read more

Spice - Oxtail, Mac n cheese, rice - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

so disappointed as this place used to serve up good food. I ordered 2 oxtail meals and chicken curry. The serve ended giving me goat and chicken that was way under cooked. The rice and peas and plaintains were tasty but I had to throw the entire chicken curry away. read more

My favorite Jamaican spot! I order from here every week, and they never disappoint. From the curry shrimp to the brown stewed fish, everything is great! read more

Hands down the best west indian food in the area. So far I had the curry chicken, goat & oxtail. All seasoned to perfection. The meat is so tender and juicy. Be sure to ask for alittle gravy on the rice!! I love this place. I frequent it at least once a week. A MUST TRY!! Go now!! read more

Spice - Mouth watering curried goat - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great restaraunt with a great owner. The portions are very generous, the prices are low and the flavor is good. I've gotten the snapper a few times and it's always been delicious. The amount of vegetables I got with it is tremendous and knowing how to cook okra isn't common - Spice does a great job at making it just right. Spice has become one of my favorite DC spots for delicious grub. read more

Once upon a time Jamaican food was some of my favorite. Then after some bad experiences (Sweet Mango and Tropicana Eatery). Quite a few closures (Sweet Mango, Taste of Jamaica and that spot on U Street). I've spent the past couple of years eating very little Jamaican food. I guess that is my loss. Any way, I had a taste for something different, from what I usually do, so I decided to hit up a spot I didn't know. I was checking maps to see what was near me and found Spice. I went to Yelp to check out the menu you and decided that this would be the first time I order food through Yelp. I wanted them to see my Yelp status and know that I don't play. I ordered the small Brown Stew Chicken with Plantains and Rice and Peas for my sides for $9.00. Cracking open my order, I was pleasantly surprised by the portion size. I was wondering how much you get for a large because this was a whole meal. The plantains were really good. The Rice and Peas too, yes it was a lot of it but I was cool with it. Now with the Brown Stew Chicken: It was really good. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I knew I would come back for more. I wasted no time for my return because it was the next day. This time I wanted to try the Patties and special, bottled juices. I got a Veggie Patty and it was aight. I will try a Chicken Patty with Coco Bread next time. Good food, and good service. I am feeling Spice. read more

This is the best Caribbean-Jamaican food out here y'all. Don't be fooled by the lame reviews, if you want authentic good quality and healthy cuisine; this is the place to go. God Bless Spice, may y'all live ten thousand years! read more

0 complaints! No matter what I buy. Everything always taste fresh, authentic and homemade! Great customer service and value. I love this place! read more

don t even waste ur time with this place.. if you are looking for a bunch of rice and cabbage with 2 pieces of meat then this is ur place.. went there twice and ordered the curry goat...ro my surprise they loaded the container with rice and tons of cabbage with only 2 pieces of goat meat.. i felt cheated so i went back to confront the owner...she decided to put a fight and was so extremely rude.. please go to angry jerk or negril...this place is a ripoff.. they think they are smarter than people read more

I stopped at Spice for some DC reggae festival tickets. While I was in there I decided to get some jerk chicken. I got a 1/4 jerk chicken (white) with rice/peas and veggies. The chicken was falling off the bone and the sauce was spicy but had a great flavor! I also got some chicken patties for the wife. She loved them! Definitely going back!! read more

I order from Spice via Grubhub about 1-2x per week. I'm always happy with my order, and the food always has been fresh and tasty. I usually go with the curry chicken, but I have tried the dark meat jerk chicken which was amazing too. Portion sizes are great, and the steamed veggies are good as well. Would definitely recommend! read more

Spice - Lg Curry Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have very little experience with Jamaican food; I pretty much just eat beef patties. haven't had any Jamaican food in the four years I've lived here because I was nervous about finding a good spot. After years of craving beef patties I finally stopped at Spice and loved their beef patties!! And they're a pretty decent size for $2. I MIGHT venture off to other menu items.....maybe. read more

I was skeptical at first. I've been burned plenty of times in the city trying to find a decent Caribbean spot. I was raised eating this food. Both my parents are Jamaican. But I enjoyed it. I ordered the oxtail which was good, flavorful and tender. I also ordered a beef and cheese patty with coco bread...ugh...GOOD!!!! I will definitely be back and hopefully not disappointed. My biggest issue with Caribbean establishments is consistency with both service and food. When this place was pink snapper...yeah no. Bad service and the food was mediocre. However, this first visit at Spices, the service was alright, nothing to complain about, and the food was good. I will be returning very soon to see how round 2 goes. read more

My family is from the Caribbean, but not from Jamaica, so I can't vouch for the authenticity. But, I can vouch for flavor and tenderness, and I'm a fan of Spice. I usually get the oxtail, stew chicken, or curry goat plate -- and I'm rarely disappointed. If I am disappointed, it's because they're out of something (which happens when you show up at 8:30pm, my bad). My family likes to say that I "eat my gravy with rice" and it's true. Spice will gladly give me as much extra gravy as I want, at no charge! I've been to a few places that charge for extra gravy, and I absolutely can't stand that! I mean, you have SO much extra gravy in that pan! What else are you going to do with it??? The shop is always clean, and the staff is very friendly. I'll keep making my monthly (sometimes weekly) stops at Spice! read more

Amazing! I had their oxtail lunch and it was one of the best I've had in the area. I definitely recommend if you're looking for good Caribbean food! read more

The curry chicken and their plantains were absolutely delicious. The rice and peas were moist (versus the usual dried up version from other restaurants... won't name names here); the curry was very tasty and they provided enough to go over the chicken and rice/peas; and the plantains were nice and moist, and didn't taste like "yesterday's" plantains. AND THE RUM CAKE, OMG DELICIOUS!!! ... so moist, you can taste the butter and the rum and...OMG... delicious! read more

Horrible attitudes from cashier , first and last time not spending money with ungreatful people

I enjoyed the food from Spice while at 2 HookieLife events this summer so much that I had to find the store front. The first time we visited, the food was pretty good but now 3-4x later it has really gone down over time. I need the chef from this summer to return - or maybe chef needs a break to bring back the food stuff? I really thought I found my new favorite Jamaican spot. Perhaps I'll check back in a few months. read more

Food was good but the jerk chicken sandwich barely had meat on it there was more bread, lettuce and tomatoes, had to put all the meat on one side of the sandwich. read more

Curry goat was awesome! Rice and peas, just right. Used to be the red snapper, which was really good as well. Not too sure why the name change but based on my one meal there so far, different name, same great food! read more

My favorite Caribbean joint in DC. I was sorry when they couldn't offer eat-in service during the pandemic. Check hours before you go; also, I think they deliver. My favorite dish is the Curry Chicken; I get extra curry gravy on my rice 'n peas. The plaintain is good; so is the cabbage. On certain days, they sell mac ' cheese, which is quite good. The usual menu items: Jerk Chicken, Oxtails, Jerk Shrimp, patties, etc. They also sell desserts. My beverage of choice is TING, a grapefruit-flavored beverage, but they sell beer and wine! read more

This was my go to spot for good Jamaican food. Today I was disappointed in the oxtails which where warm not hot. Then I waited on cabbage that when I did taste it the texture was if it had been sitting or frozen. Usually I'm always impressed with their food, but this time not satisfied. read more

1st time here. I was impressed with the service and the food was great! I had the Ox tails, small spot nice mom and pop feel! Highly recommend it. read more

Spice - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food was OK. Ordered curry chicken, ox tails & jerk chicken. The chicken is dry. The rice is dry. They barely put any sauce on the chicken and rice. It's just ok. I love curry chicken. I will not be ordering from this place again. read more

I'm pretty sure I got food poisoning last night from a beef patty here. Don't recommend it.

I'm very disappointed in this place, if you're down to only bones left in the oxtail don't charge someone $16 to go and they get home to nothing but bones and rice...last time for me. read more

Food was ok I had stew chicken with rice and plantains. service ok nothing spectacular about it will not return

I came to Spice with friends while visiting DC. I ordered the Curry Chicken with rice and peas and cabbage. The chicken was amazing and had a kick to it. The cabbage wasn't seasoned and you could tell that it had been sitting too long. I asked to swap it with another item on the menu and the lady said no. I was very disappointed that I couldn't try another side. If it's your first time trying the food I would suggest asking for fresh cabbage or don't order it at all. read more

I got delivery from here, and was pretty disappointed. I got plantains, a beef patty, and a Jamaican jerk chicken sandwich. The patty was really flavorful and delicious, but that as the only thing that was. I was expecting the jerk chicken sandwich to be spicy and flavorful, but instead it was dry, and pretty bland. The plantains were also on the soggy side. I was really hoping for more, but didn't find it here read more

Ordered the oxtail meal w/ 2 sides. It should say, Veggies w/side of oxtail and plantain. Huge portion of veg and the worst part, it was even seasoned. I had to put Adobo seasoning on it. The only good things were the plantain and it was delivered 15mins earlier than scheduled. First and last time. I paid $17 for a failure of a meal. Don't get me wrong, the oxtail is good but definitely not worth the price I paid. read more

Spice - Why is it such a small portion of Oxtail, when it's an Oxtail meal? Veg wasn't seasoned either. Not worth $17. - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Excellent food! I had the Ox tail and it was phenomenal, my daughter had the jerk chicken and it was pretty good, but a little dry. The owner is friendly and helpful. The menu is small but they make authentic jerk food well. Price is fair if not inexpensive. read more

The are so rude. It makes no sense. The owner is the worst. Which is probably why everyone else feels free to act the same way. It's like everyone in this restaurant is perpetually in a terrible mood. Ugh. The food isn't that good to deal with their disgusting attitudes. read more

Yeah man. This is the real deal. Rice and peas, stew chicken, curry chicken, plantains all Yawdy approved. read more

Spice - Stew chicken, curry chicken, rice and peas, plantains. Yawdie approved. - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I ordered the rice and beans, cabbage, and oxtails. Everything was perfect! The rice and beans were great, the cabbage was perfectly seasoned, and the star of the plate.. the oxtails. The oxtails were amazing. The gravy was EVERYTHING AND MORE. It's really hard to find good Carribean food in DC so this was so refreshing. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Wonderful little place. We had the oxtail, jerk chicken, rice and peas, plantains, and mix veggies. All of it was flavorful and well cooked. The oxtail in particular was very tasty. As a Haitian girl I'm always looking for Caribbean food to satisfy my cravings! At first we ordered on Uber and they mixed up one of our orders, when we called they we very very nice about it and my dad went down there to pick up the missing food--they gave him extra food for free to apologize and he said the place itself felt very clean. Can't wait to go again! read more

My favorite dishes are the brown stew chicken and the curry chicken. The spices and flavor are right on the money. Definitely one to my favorite Jamaican food joints in DC. Plus the staff is always friendly read more

Great little place in Petworth. I always get the jerk chicken and rice and peas. It is deliciously spicy.

If you going for oxtails this ain't the place. Every time I came before they made my plate they make a plate and we the customer is left with slim picking also she argued me down and told me she would stop coming to a place like this. I tried to give them the benefit of doubt Thats why I went back but this last time was my last time!! Try jam dung or Carrie an citations they do they customers right never has a problem. Told that lady rewind them cameras back she'll see what I'm talking bout ANS I said you pack the plate up to take home not to your children!!Ms. owner and this is the location on Shepherd st in Washington DC I'm a download a picture from jam doung. Every time I been to spice o get half the portion!! Jam doung food down below it's a healthy plate and it taste better and it's maybe a dollar or two cheaper. I got a large oxtail with rice and peas from jam doung and a side of plaintain for $19!! GO TO JAM DOUNG!! Especially if you're BLACK!! read more

Spice - I also ate some before I posted a pic!! YOU BLACK DO NOT GO!! Go where your dollars are APPRECIATED!! The customer get none the owner take - Caribbean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ordered the large brown stew chicken for myself and my wife had the jerk chicken. More then enough food. I'm from NY and have a hard time finding good Jamaican food. This is my new go to place. read more

I highly recommend trying their coconut bread , and beef patties. I've had the jerk chicken sandwich it was ok . The coconut bread was holding it up well as far as taste . Staff were friendly read more